Educational Specialist in School Psychology in Fresno United States | California State University, Fresno

Our Education Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology is a comprehensive three-year, 71-unit graduate program designed to train future school psychologists. This full-time program holds accreditation from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) at the state level and maintains full approval from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Upon graduation, students earn their Ed.S degree and receive institutional recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Advanced Specialization in School Psychology, qualifying them to pursue National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP).
The curriculum equips aspiring school psychologists with a robust professional and academic background that encompasses diverse aspects of psychology and education. Students cultivate cultural competence, developing skills to understand and respond effectively to individual differences. The program highlights the value of delivering psychological services through a consultation model to address learning and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Trainees master evidence-based assessment techniques that inform intervention strategies, adopting an ecological systems approach that considers the child, family, school, and community. The curriculum emphasizes scientific problem-solving methods while grounding professional practice in both theory and empirical research across urban, suburban, and rural environments.